| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 4, 1915 Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died | August 26, 1972 (aged 57) Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Gonzaga University |
| Playing career | |
| 1939–1941 | Gonzaga |
| Position(s) | Forward |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1945–1955 | Colorado College |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 149–72–5 (.670) |
| Tournaments | 6–5 (.545) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1950 NCAA National Championship 1952 MCHL Regular Season Championship 1955 WIHL Regular Season Championship | |
| Awards | |
| 1952 Spencer Penrose Award 1998 Colorado College Athletic Hall of Fame (Team) 2000 Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame 2013 Colorado College Athletic Hall of Fame (Individual) | |
| Records | |
| Most goals scored in NCAA tournament: 1 period (10) Most goals scored in NCAA tournament: 1 game (13-tied) | |
Cyril L. "Cheddy" Thompson (July 4, 1915 – August 26, 1972) was a Canadian ice hockey coach. He was the head coach of Colorado College after World War II during their most successful era and led the team to their first national title in 1950.[1]